Posts Tagged ‘Domestic Violence’
Comment or No Comment? – The Art And Science Of Interacting With The Press
Whether or not there’s such a thing as bad publicity has been a matter of various opinions for decades. There’s less disagreement, however, about whether a company facing negative press should respond to the media’s challenges. Media relations professionals to whom Direct Selling News posed the question “When do you meet criticism head on, and…
Read MoreMary Kay Inc. Opens New Manufacturing Facility
Mary Kay Inc. recently opened the doors to its new U.S.-based global manufacturing and research and development facility located in Lewisville, Texas. To support future growth for made-in-America products, the Richard R. Rogers (R3) Manufacturing Facility —named in honor of company co-founder, executive chairman and son of Mary Kay Ash—will support the global cosmetic company’s…
Read MoreMary Kay Foundation Issues $3M in Grants for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The Mary Kay Foundation℠ recently announced it is awarding $3 million in grants to 150 domestic violence shelters in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This year’s grant contribution, which includes shelters across the country as well as in Puerto Rico and Guam, brings the Foundation’s total investment in its shelter grant program to $50 million.…
Read MoreMary Kay, Alpha Chi Omega Raise Domestic Violence Awareness through Social Media Contest
Mary Kay Inc., the iconic Dallas, Texas-based beauty brand, and women’s fraternity Alpha Chi Omega recently announced the winners of a social media contest held during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October to inspire healthy relationships among young people. For the contest, Alpha Chi Omega encouraged its members to work together against domestic violence.…
Read MoreAvon Foundation Recognized for Global Efforts to End Violence Against Women
The Avon Foundation for Women was recently globally recognized for its work to end violence against women by non-governmental organization Together For Girls. In partnership with national governments, civil society and the private sector, Together for Girls brings attention to the issue of violence against girls in support of country-driven efforts for change. Every year,…
Read MoreHouston Area Domestic Violence Survivors Receive Surprise Mary Kay Makeovers
As part of Dallas, Texas-based Mary Kay’s Global Day of Beauty, the cosmetics giant joined its independent salesforce to provide pampering sessions for women in need. The recent event at Preston Theater in Houston, Texas, included hair-styling, makeup application and other activities to help the women make a fresh start. From the United States to…
Read MoreThirty-One Gifts Helps Launch Domestic Violence Survivor Credit Project
Columbus, Ohio-based Thirty-One Gifts is helping the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) launch the Independence Project to help survivors of domestic violence build credit scores. The project is a credit-building through micro-lending program to help survivors build economic independence and is the first national project of its kind in the U.S. The program…
Read MoreMary Kay Funds 150 Shelters Nationwide in Advance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
In advance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, The Mary Kay Foundation℠ is awarding $3 million in critical, unrestricted grants to 150 domestic violence shelters across the United States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. This year’s highly sought-after grant slate brings the total investment in The Foundation’s annual shelter grant program to…
Read MoreThe Power in Speaking Out: Avon Aims to Help Break the Cycle of Domestic Violence
The bruises would alert you, but they may be hidden beneath her clothes. The psychological and emotional abuse may be disguised in the smile she greets you with each day. The sexual assault may be waiting for her after you hug her goodbye. Someone you know is or has been a victim of domestic violence.…
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